Detropia(2012)
Detropia Synopsis
Detroit’s story has encapsulated the iconic narrative of America over the last century – the Great Migration of African Americans escaping Jim Crow; the rise of manufacturing and the middle class; the love affair with automobiles; the flowering of the American dream; and now… the collapse of the economy and the fading American mythos.
Detropia (2012) is a documentary film directed by Rachel Grady, released on September 7, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Rachel Grady
- Producers:
- Heidi Ewing, Craig Atkinson
- Cinematographer:
- Tommy Hardmon
- Production:
- Loki Films, Impact Partners, JustFilms / Ford Foundation, ITVS, Vital Projects, Independent Lens, Ford Foundation
- Revenue:
- $369,271
- Status:
- Released
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Detropia TRAILER (2012) - Detroit Documentary Movie HD
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Detropia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 36 ratings.
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When was Detropia released?
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Detropia was released on September 7, 2012 and runs for 1h 33m.
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Detropia (2012) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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